‘Postpartum hair loss’ after giving birth… What if it doesn’t recover after a few years? [모락모락]

The age of 10 million people with hair loss. [모락모락(毛樂毛樂)]It is a special item for those who are precious about hair loss. Together with plastic surgery specialist Park Soo-jin (Maxwell Dermatology), we provide clear answers to various hair loss knowledge and questions.

‘Doldori’ is a must for families with babies around 3 months old. This is because the moment the baby’s hair falls out and the moment the mother’s postpartum hair loss overlaps make the floor full of hair. There are many women who are embarrassed and stressed by sudden hair loss after childbirth. Park Soo-jin, director of the hospital, explains: “Hair loss after childbirth returns to normal after some time, but if it is accompanied by other hair loss, there are cases where it is vaguely considered as hair loss.” of hair after childbirth and is neglected”. recommended. Learn more about the causes of postpartum hair loss, how to identify it, and how to treat it with Dr. Park Soo-jin.

Many women are embarrassed and stressed by the sudden hair loss after giving birthㅣSource: Getty Image Bank

Q. Why does postpartum hair loss appear 2-3 months after giving birth?
Generally, hair follicles have a rest period after producing hair, and then produce hair again. However, when you’re pregnant, your hormones change drastically. Due to this hormonal change, the hair follicles, which should normally enter the dormant phase, do not rest and only produce hair. Hair follicles that were active in this way have undergone a dormant period as the hormones return to their original state at the same time as the delivery. Hence, you will experience hair loss. Postpartum hair loss usually begins 2 to 3 months after giving birth and can last from 6 months to 1 year.

Q. Is there a way to see for myself if my postpartum hair loss is correct?
It is difficult to accurately diagnose postpartum hair loss on your own, and you can guess. Postpartum hair loss usually begins about 100 days after the baby is born. If the amount of hair falling out during this period increases, you can guess about hair loss after childbirth. Also, postpartum hair loss is an aspect of telogen hair loss, so if you pull your hair about 20 times and lose about 10 strands, you may suspect telogen hair loss.

However, it is recommended to accurately diagnose in the hospital if there is only postpartum hair loss or if the hair loss is caused by other causes.

Q. It is normal for postpartum hair loss to normalize over time. Are there any cases where it gets worse?
There are often people who do not recover their hair thickness even 2-3 years after giving birth. This is because there was other hair loss before the birth or other hair loss progressed after the birth. Not only postpartum hair loss, but also hair loss from other causes, but overlooked because it is loosely considered as postpartum hair loss. Therefore, it is quite common for both types of hair loss to appear together after giving birth. So, check whether your postpartum hair loss is temporary telogen hair loss, or female-pattern hair loss, where the hair gradually becomes thinner and weaker.

Q. I’m curious about the treatment and management of postpartum hair loss.
Postpartum hair loss is telogen hair loss, where a large amount of hair falls out in a short period of time. It is literally hair loss caused by resting and sleeping hair follicles. That’s why we treat hair follicles to become active again. At the same time, you need to manage the lost hair so that it can grow back well.

Simply, you can get a prescription for postpartum hair loss, and more aggressively, you can use injection treatment or device treatment. Postpartum hair loss is usually treated well.

When postpartum hair loss appears, the management method is to wash the hair as usual, but it is important to dry it well. It is recommended to avoid scalp massage, perm or dyeing. Getting enough sleep also helps.

Director Park Soo-jinㅣSource: Maxwell Dermatology

Help = Haidaq Counseling Dr. Park Soo-jin (Maxwell Specialist in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery)

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